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The Lycra Company names new co-CEOs

The Lycra Company has announced the appointment of its chairman Yafu Qiu and chief commercial officer Julien Born as its new co-CEOs. It follows the retirement of David Trerotola, who has been at the helm of the innovative textile company since 2019 following its acquisition by Ruyi Group. He spent 20 years at the business overall. Taking his...

Fashion

Lycra announces Material Health certificates for 25 fiber products

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has awarded Material Health Certificates at the Gold Level to 25 fiber products by Lycra. These certifications assure customers of transparency about each product’s ingredients and suppliers, and will be valid for the next two years. “Our goal was to make a step-change toward safe, fully...

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Lycra's first recycled EcoMade fibers earn GRS Certification

Lycra today announced a new certification status for two of its EcoMade fibers.The fiber and technology solutions company has introduced its first lines of spandex made from pre-consumer recycled materials - the EcoMade fibers Type 166E and 162E, which have been certified to the GRS (Global Recycled Standard). Currently produced in Brazil,...

Business

Lycra opens R&D center in China

The Lycra Company is opening a new research and development laboratory in Nanhai, China, today. Named ‘Advanced Textile Innovation Center’ (ATIC), it is the company’s fourth facility of this kind. The goal is to integrate science with apparel market research in order to help Asian mills, brands and retailers, as well as Western companies with...

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Maidenform’s new shapewear introduces Lycra FitSense to US

America’s leading shapewear brand Maidenform, owned by HanesBrands, has teamed up with Lycra for its new ‘Magic Slimming’ collection that features the targeted support of Lycra FitSense technology. The shapewear collection has been designed to offer a targeted, slimming profile without the need for bulky, sewn-in panels, instead the...

Business

Shandong Ruyi buys Invista's global Lycra business

China’s apparel and textile major Shandong Ruyi has announced the acquisition of Invista’s apparel & advanced textiles business. The purchased portfolio includes Lycra, Lycra HyFit, Lycra T400, L by Lycra, Coolmax, Thermolite, Elaspan, Supplex, Tactel, and Terathane. “We are thrilled to acquire The Lycra Company and will continue to invest in...

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Best Pacific and Lycra unveil bra fabric finder technology

Best Pacific, one of the world’s leading providers of lingerie materials, has partnered with Lycra to launch new Bra Fabric Finder technology that helps consumers pick the perfect casual bra. The consumer-centric technology launched at the Paris Mode City Show and has been nicknamed the ‘BFF’, and offers the only casual bra fabric search...